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Tai Chi and Integrative Health Conference at Stanford

-Integrating Tai Chi and Health Qigong into Global Health

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April 26, 2026

8.00am – 10.00 pm

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Conference OVERVIEW

Science Conference

Brings together internationally renowned scholars, clinical experts, and traditional lineage holders in Tai Chi (Taiji), Qigong, and integrative health, advancing evidence-based research and professional practice in mind–body health.

World-Leading Experts

Features world-leading Tai Chi lineage holders and mind–body practice experts, focused on the cultural, historical, and embodied dimensions of traditional movement-based practices, and their integration within contemporary integrative health and medicine.

Exchange and Network

Provides a platform to share the latest international developments in Tai Chi and Qigong, to foster global exchange and collaboration,
and to identify concrete areas of cooperation in education, research, clinical practice, and cultural exchange.

World Taiji Science Federation
Tai Chi and Integrative Health Conference at Stanford
Tai Chi Masters Forms & Applications Training Series

(CAB-CE)

HOSTED BY:
World Taiji Science Federation (WTSF)

ACADEMIC SUPPORT BY:
Journal of Taiji Science (JTS) 

SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS:
Chinese Herb Trade Association of America / Five Branches University / KungFuDirect.com 

More sponsors will be announced soon

Conference organizers

Co-Chair

Victor Henderson, MD, MS

He is a professor of Epidemiology & Population Health and Neurology at Stanford University, specializing in neuroepidemiology, cognitive aging, and dementia. His research focuses on risk factors and interventions for neurodegenerative disease. He directs the NIH Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and co-directs the master’s program in Epidemiology & Clinical Research, and is an Honorary Skou Professor at Aarhus University.

Co-Chair

Shudong Li, PhD

President of the World Taiji Science Federation and Executive Chairman of the World Wushu Open Championships, he also serves as a member of the Kung Fu Committee of the International Wushu Federation and as a Commissioner of the California Acupuncture Board. A globally recognized Chen-style Tai Chi master, he is a pioneer of Medical Taiji education and a leading advocate for integrating traditional martial arts with modern scientific research.

Executive Committee Member

Shin Lin(林欣), PhD

He is Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Irvine, and founder of the Laboratory for Mind-Body Signaling and Energy Research. His work applies advanced biophysical technologies to study the health benefits of Tai Chi and its relationship to traditional Chinese medicine. He has held academic appointments at UCLA, Johns Hopkins University, and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Executive Committee Member

Weimo Zhu, PhD

Tenured professor and PhD advisor at UIUC, Fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology, associate editor of SCI journals, and WTSF funding president. Research focuses on physical activity measurement and evaluation, health promotion, youth fitness standards, obesity intervention mechanisms, and bone health, with extensive experience in international academic collaboration and scholarly leadership.

Executive Committee Member

Lauren S. Grossman, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, focusing on climate and health. She leads interdisciplinary curriculum development and advances whole-person care integrating climate resilience, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and emergency medicine to promote sustainable and resilient health systems.

Executive Committee Member

Beverley Kane, MD

MD trained at UCSF, board certified in Family Medicine, with fellowships in obstetrics-gynecology and sports medicine. Has worked at Stanford since 1987 in research, patient care, and medical informatics. Currently Program Director of Medical Tai Chi, and Medicine & Horsemanship, Equine-imity Stress Reduction in the Company of Horses, based at Webb Ranch.

Executive Committee Member

Ron Zaidman，MBA, MTCM

President and Co-founder of Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in California, he holds master’s degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Business Administration, including an MBA from Stanford. With over 40 years of experience in Asian culture, entrepreneurship, and healthcare education, he is dedicated to advancing integrative medicine globally.

Executive Committee Member

Huijun Ring, PhD

She is a Stanford adjunct professor, board-certified clinical molecular geneticist, and biotech entrepreneur. Trained at Cornell and Stanford, she founded iDNA Inc., worked at Incyte and DNA Direct, mentors innovators, teaches genomic and traditional Chinese medicine, and co-founded Stanford’s Hub for AI Wellbeing and Longevity.

Executive Committee Member

Xin Xue, PhD

Professor and doctoral supervisor; Director of the Traditional Sports and Health Research Center at Beijing Sport University. Holds senior leadership roles in national and international rehabilitation and traditional medicine organizations, and serves as principal investigator of a national-level Traditional Chinese Medicine preventive health and exercise-based conditioning research project.

A Full-Day Conference & Practice Experience at Stanford

Experience an inspiring full-day program at Stanford featuring scientific lectures by leading experts, guided practice led by renowned experts, and opportunities for meaningful exchange. The day includes group practice sessions, a collective photo, tea breaks, lunch, and an evening networking reception. Enjoy exceptional Tai Chi, Qigong, and Wushu performances by internationally recognized experts.

INTERNATIONAL TAI CHI EXPERTS

Tai Chi Expert

Zhenglei Chen

A 19th-generation Chen family Taijiquan inheritor and 11th-generation direct lineage holder, he is among the most influential figures in modern Chen-style Taijiquan, 9 Duan master and national intangible cultural heritage inheritor, he has devoted decades to research, teaching, preservation, and international promotion through systematic training, publications, and worldwide seminars and cultural exchange.

WORKSHOPS &
TAI CHI DEMO

Tai Chi Expert

Youbin Zhao

Yang Style Taiji disciple, 9 Duan, Fifth-generation inheritor of Yang-style Tai Chi. Currently serves as the President of the Xi’an Yongnian Yang-style Tai Chi Association, and concurrently holds positions as a member of the Chinese Wushu Association and Vice Chairman of the Tai Chi Committee of Shaanxi Province. Recognized as a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage of Yang-style Tai Chi.
WORKSHOPS &
TAI CHI DEMO

Tai Chi Expert

Zhanjun Wang

He is a leading Tai Chi master from China, trained from childhood in a renowned martial family. He remained undefeated in hundreds of competitions, won multiple national titles, and devoted his life to teaching Tai Chi worldwide, educating over 30,000 students, promoting health culture harmony balance resilience mindfulness respect unity excellence tradition discipline legacy ethics community service peace continuity.

WORKSHOPS &
TAI CHI DEMO

Tai Chi Expert

Wenjuan Cui

Associate Professor at Zhejiang International Studies University and Xixi Scholar, she is a Taijiquan all-around champion of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and consecutive National Games. A national sports medalist and expert committee member, she leads national projects and researches Chinese martial arts culture and Taijiquan health preservation and academic education.

WORKSHOPS &
TAI CHI DEMO

Qigong Expert

Youbin Zhao

She is a Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Shanghai University of Sport with a PhD in Education. A former visiting scholar at Indiana University, she is an international A-level Qigong judge, national fitness instructor, and eighth-dan practitioner. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, international exchange, and the global promotion of Qigong and martial arts.

Qigong Expert

Xiaojun Wang

Professor and doctoral supervisor; Director of the Traditional Sports and Health Research Center at Beijing Sport University. Holds senior leadership roles in national and international rehabilitation and traditional medicine organizations, and serves as principal investigator of a national-level Traditional Chinese Medicine preventive health and exercise-based conditioning research project.

Qigong Expert

Ping Jin

A renowned expert in Daoyin Yangsheng and Qigong and a direct disciple of Professor Zhang Guangde of Beijing Sport University, she is an international-level Qigong instructor and judge with extensive experience in international competitions. She has delivered over 800 classes and trained more than 10,000 students worldwide.

Daoist Qigong Expert

Yufu Li

Selected at age nine into a professional wushu team, trained in traditional Chinese martial arts for ten years. Later apprenticed in Wudang Daoist martial arts and health cultivation. National-level coach and Daoist physician. Founder of a cultural institute, teaching Wudang Tai Chi, Qigong and martial arts.

Guest Speakers: Tai Chi, Qigong, and TCM Experts

This list outlines the full program, encompassing full-day speakers and participants in the subsequent two days of activities. It will be updated progressively, and the final lineup remains subject to change due to international travel, visa considerations, or other logistical factors.

U.S. guest speakers

Keynote Speaker

Victor Henderson, MD, MS

He is a professor of Epidemiology & Population Health and Neurology at Stanford University, specializing in neuroepidemiology, cognitive aging, and dementia. His research focuses on risk factors and interventions for neurodegenerative disease. He directs the NIH Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and co-directs the master’s program in Epidemiology & Clinical Research, and is an Honorary Skou Professor at Aarhus University.
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Guest Speaker

Shin Lin, PhD

He is Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Irvine, and founder of the Laboratory for Mind-Body Signaling and Energy Research. His work applies advanced biophysical technologies to investigate the health benefits of Tai Chi and its relationship to traditional Chinese medicine, integrating modern science with classical healing traditions. He has held academic appointments at UCLA, Johns Hopkins University, and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Guest Speaker

Hugh B. Solvason, PhD

A lifelong martial artist with over 20 years of training, he is a board member of USAWKF, a certified Tai Chi master, international-level judge, and national Wushu team leader and coach who has participated in official World Wushu Championships. An award-winning Wushu and Qigong champion, he has taught Tai Chi at Stanford University and Santa Rosa Junior College and is the founder of Wu Academy.
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Guest Speaker

Roger Jahnke, PhD

Doctor of Classical Chinese Medicine with over thirty years of clinical experience and extensive research training in China. Founder and director of a leading Qigong and Tai Chi institute, consultant in integrative medicine, wellness, and medical cost reduction, and author of two influential books widely used in mind-body and integrative health programs worldwide, internationally recognized.

 

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Guest Speaker

Eric Tao, PhD

Dr. Eric Tao is a full professor at California State University Monterey Bay, and CEO of the Silicon Valley Research Institute. He served as the president of the University of East-West Medicine from 2018 to 2022. A UC Irvine Ph.D., he specializes in AI, HealthTech, and entrepreneurship. He has led multiple universities and contributes significantly to tech leadership in Silicon Valley and globally.
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Guest Speaker

Samuel Montalvo, PhD

Dr. Montalvo is a Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University. His work combines biomechanics, exercise physiology, and multi-omics to study human performance. He leads data analysis for the NIH-funded MoTrPAC project and integrates martial arts and Taiji into evidence-based exercise medicine.

 

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Guest Speaker

Chi-Hsiu D Weng, PhD

Professor Weng Qixiu holds a PhD in Sports Science and is a professor at San José State University, USA. He serves as President of the American College Taiji Federation and Honorary Dean of the Taiji College at the International Medical University, with extensive leadership experience in martial arts organizations.

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Guest Speaker

Michael Yanuck, MD, PhD

A physician-scientist whose NIH research contributed to an FDA-approved cancer vaccine. His work integrates biofield therapy, Tai Chi, and Qigong into veteran and pain care, demonstrating significant benefits for traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, long COVID, and whole-person health.

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International GUEST SPEAKERs

Accepted conference abstracts will be compiled and published in the Journal of Taiji Science (JTS) as a comprehensive scholarly article.

Guest Speaker

Jian Wang, PhD

An educational science PhD, distinguished professor, and doctoral supervisor specializing in high-altitude sports science, hypoxia, and exercise health. He has led major national research projects, supervised numerous graduate students, and made significant contributions to sports education, scientific research, talent cultivation, discipline development, and international academic collaboration worldwide.
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Guest Speaker

Simin Li, PhD

Professor at Qufu Normal University and Vice Dean of the School of Sports Science. Former visiting scholar at Springfield College and the University of British Columbia. Specializes in sport pedagogy and training theory, with over eighty published papers, leadership of thirteen provincial research projects, and multiple national and ministerial awards for academic excellence and teaching achievement.

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Guest Speaker

Yunya Zhang, PhD

She is a Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Shanghai University of Sport with a PhD in Education. A former visiting scholar at Indiana University, she is an international A-level Qigong judge, national fitness instructor, and eighth-dan practitioner. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, international exchange, and the global promotion of Qigong and martial arts.
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Guest Speaker

Xiaojun Wang, PhD

Professor and doctoral supervisor; Director of the Traditional Sports and Health Research Center at Beijing Sport University. Holds senior leadership roles in national and international rehabilitation and traditional medicine organizations, and serves as principal investigator of a national-level Traditional Chinese Medicine preventive health and exercise-based conditioning research project.
GUEST SPEAKER

Guest Speaker

Hongbo Liu, PhD

Dean of the School of Physical Education (Taiji School) at Henan Polytechnic University, Professor, Master’s and Doctoral Supervisor. He oversees the school’s administrative and teaching affairs and is a leading figure in the development of the university’s Taijiquan discipline, committed to advancing education and research in Taijiquan.
GUEST SPEAKER

Guest Speaker

Baili Wang, PhD

Professor and Vice Dean of the School of Physical Education at Henan Polytechnic University. He leads the provincial key discipline of Taijiquan, has directed national and provincial research projects, published multiple monographs, edited a “14th Five-Year Plan” textbook, and authored over 60 academic papers.


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Guest Speaker

Xiaolu Feng, PhD

He holds a tenure-track position as a ZJU100 Young Professor and Doctoral Supervisor in the Department of Sports Science at Zhejiang University. His research focuses on sports development strategy and sociology. He serves on national academic associations and is a member of the editorial board of Health Economics Research, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship and academic governance.

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Guest Speaker

Yinwei Zhan, PhD

Professor and PhD supervisor at Guangdong University of Technology,
head of the Institute of Interactive and Visual Information and vice director of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Human Sports Performance Science. His research focuses on computer vision, human-computer interaction, and VR/AR, with over twenty funded projects, 100+publications, patents, and academic service.
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Guest Speaker

Huocai Liu, PhD

Renowned finance expert and Tai Chi scholar; national think-tank advisor, founder of a Tai Chi cultural brand, and academy president. Former senior executive at leading global financial institutions, managing over RMB 10 billion. Dedicated to Tai Chi cultural innovation and industry development, integrating traditional martial arts with modern economic thinking.
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Guest Speaker

Wenguo Ma, PhD

Professor at Xi’an Sports University. Associate Professor specializing in Tongbei martial arts, with expertise in Fanquan, Pigua, Bajiquan, and traditional weapons. Focuses on classical practice, combat application, and comparative studies. Has published over fifty papers and delivered lectures internationally, including in the United States, Singapore, and Turkey.


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Guest Speaker

Chanfei Tu, PhD

Professor and doctoral supervisor at Fujian Normal University. His research focuses on ethnic traditional sports, sports-related intangible cultural heritage, sports anthropology, and sports history. His recent work emphasizes Tai Chi and dragon boat culture, supported by extensive fieldwork conducted in both China and the United States.


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Guest Speaker

Hongxin Sun, PhD

Associate-level research administrator at a leading Chinese university, with 18 years’ experience in international science and technology cooperation. Formerly worked six years in corporate quality management in the United States and Canada. Trained in Chen Tai Chi, promoting theoretical study, public training, and standardized modern dissemination and cultural outreach.
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Guest Speaker

Yuhong Yang, PhD

Chief physician with 36 years of clinical experience in oncology and disease prevention. Trained in medicine and oncology, she integrates Tai Chi theory and practice, exploring its scientific and clinical value to improve physical and mental health, particularly for cancer patients, through education, research, and evidence-based clinical application in worldwide health programs and initiatives.
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Guest Speaker

Zhaoli Meng, PhD

Professor Meng is a graduate supervisor at Dalian University of Technology and leader in Exercise and Human Science. Her research focuses on exercise intervention for chronic diseases, youth health promotion, and biomechanics. She has led major national projects, published extensively, developed MOOCs, and received the Baogang Excellent Teacher Award.
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Guest Speaker

Yulong Yang, PhD

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Guest Speaker

Ping Jin, PhD

A renowned expert in Daoyin Yangsheng and Qigong and a direct disciple of Professor Zhang Guangde of Beijing Sport University, she is an international-level Qigong instructor and judge with extensive experience in international competitions. She has delivered over 800 classes and trained more than 10,000 students worldwide.
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Guest Speaker

Jing Liu, PhD

Director of Wushu Department at Nanjing Sport Institute, PhD supervisor and international judge. Academic leader of Jiangsu Qinglan Program, visiting scholar at Chinese Culture University. Expert for national Taijiquan and Exercise Prescription programs, principal investigator of major grants, author, and award-winning coach, with extensive teaching, research, and international training experience.
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Guest Speaker

He Huang

Independent fitness researcher and exercise expert, inventor of the Fitness Tai Chi Ball. Former national team athlete, elite coach, and fitness entrepreneur. Founder of OS-PRO Fitness Studio, published multiple scientific studies, author, and invited speaker at international conferences including Harvard University, with global influence in training innovation and health research.

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Guest Speaker

Wei Wu

Graduated from Beijing Sport University, Professor and Director of Physical Education, and Head of the Institute of Traditional Sports and Recreation. A national Wushu sixth-degree holder and certified Qigong judge, curriculum leader of Tai Chi culture and health, textbook editor, award-winning educator, researcher, and coach with extensive achievements in teaching, publications, and elite competition training.
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